creating series, pilots, screenwriting, structure, writing 19 Mar 2020 Pandemic Pilot Program Things are crazy. We’re all stuck inside trying to flatten the curve and feeling anxious. On the other hand, how… Jill
Across the River to Motor City, Denis McGrath, inter cut, screenwriting, structure 04 Dec 2007 Across the River to Motor City I meant to write about Across the River to Motor City much closer to its release, however a little rally… Jill 1 Comment
Chuck, franchise, new season, premise, Reaper, structure 03 Oct 2007 Second Episodes: Reaper and Chuck I watched the second episodes of both Reaper (written by Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas) and Chuck (written by Chris… Jill 10 Comments
breakdown, Heroes, Michael Green, screenwriting, structure 02 Oct 2007 Last Night on Heroes The episode entitled Chapter 2: Lizards was written by Michael Green. There was a teaser plus five acts. That was… Jill 10 Comments
Act One, character, pilot script, structure, typisode pilot 10 Sep 2007 The Shield This post is dedicated to my agent, Glenn, who love The Shield and always points to it as an example… Jill
Blood Ties, Canadian television, Peter Mohan, pilot scripts, premise pilot, structure, television writing, Veronica Mars 22 Aug 2007 Blood Ties Blood Ties aired in Canada at long last: mystery, monsters and one very hot vampire who appears shirtless a lot… Jill 2 Comments
pilot script, pilot scripts, screenwriting, structure, television writing 09 Aug 2007 Pilot Structure Part 2 Here are three more techniques to keep in mind: Sub-plot Free First Acts. A teaser or first act of a… Jill 2 Comments
act length, character beats, structure, Teasers, theme 09 Aug 2007 Pilot Structure Trends These are the structural trends emerging from the pilots I've read and watched:Open long.A lot of teases are running very… Jill 1 Comment
act breaks, curtains, Jekyll, pilot script, pilot scripts, pilots, Steven Moffat, structure, Teasers, tension, tv writing 24 Jul 2007 Time + Emotion – Jekyll Part 2 I finished reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and am now back to tv. I have decided to wait… Jill 2 Comments
act breaks, Canadian television, Jekyll, pilot script, pilot scripts, screenwriter, screenwriting, Steven Moffat, structure, television writing, tv writing 17 Jul 2007 If Jackman Gets a Hard On, I’m It: Jekyll Perhaps I have sufficiently conveyed to you my admiration of Jekyll. Now down to business:The pilot episode, written by Steven… Jill 8 Comments
